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Alonso Rejects European Club Return

Xabi Alonso has turned down the opportunity to return to European club coaching, following his dismissal from Real Madrid.

The former Liverpool and Real Madrid midfielder, who was considered a top candidate to replace Carlo Ancelotti at the Bernabeu, has remained without a team since Florentino Pérez removed him from his position in early 2026 after the Supercup final defeat.

Despite interest from major European clubs, Alonso has chosen to step away from coaching for the time being, focusing instead on other professional opportunities outside the immediate football management sphere.